Need a flu shot?
The Community Health Improvement Partnership of Fayette County (under the auspices of Uniontown Hospital) will offer free flu shots. Promoting the upcoming Free Flu Shot Clinic are (left to right) Barbara Shaw, executive director of the Fayette County Assistance Office, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare; Dana Valente, intake supervisor and outreach coordinator of the Fayette County Assistance Office; Debbie Matlick, LPN, Fayette Home Care; and Karen L. Dei Cas, director of community relations at Uniontown Hospital.
The Community Health Improvement Partnership of Fayette County (under the auspices of Uniontown Hospital) will offer free flu shots from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, March 21, at the Fayette County Assistance Office, 41 W. Church St., Uniontown. Anyone over 18 years of age is eligible for the immunization. Health officials stress it is still important to get a flu shot. Vaccine is being provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Representatives from the Fayette County Assistance Office will also be available on site to provide information and answer questions regarding programs and supportive services available through their agency. The Department of Public Welfare offers a variety of programs including cash, medical and energy assistance; food stamps; nursing home care; emergency shelter assistance and help with other special needs allowances. Individuals with questions or concerns regarding applications for benefits from the Fayette County Assistance Office should call 724-439-7015 or access applications on-line at www.compass.state.pa.us.